江戸の豪商、紀ノ国屋文左衛門の屋敷であった所を、享保年問(1716〜1736)に久世大和守の下屋敷となり庭園の基が形造られました。

　明治11年に岩崎弥太郎がこの邸地を、社員の慰安や貴賓を招待する場所として造園を計画し、明治18年に「深川親睦園」として竣工しました。その後も造園工事は進められ、隅田川の水を引いた大泉水をはじめ築山、枯山水を中心に、周囲には全国から取り寄せた名石を配して明治の庭園を代表する「回遊式林泉庭園」が完成し、昭和54年3月31日には、東京都の名勝に指定されています。

Kiyosumi garden originated as the residence of Bunzaemon Kinokuniya, a wealthy Edo merchant. In the Kyoho era(1716-1736), the residence became thevilla of Kuze‐Yamatonokami, and it is believed that garden itself was built from around this time. In 1878,Yataro Iwasaki planned to create the garden as a place where he could entertain both his staff and noble visitors. In 1885, the garden was completed and named "Fukagawa Shimbokuen". Works continued on the garden even after the death of Yataro. Water was drawn from Sumidagawa River to make ponds and stones were brought from all over Japan to create this circular landscape garden featuring hills and water arranged around springs, artificial hills and a dry Japanese garden, which is representative of Meiji period gardens. On March 31,1979,the garden was designated as one of Tokyo's scenic spots.

Pound
This large pond has three islands. The pond is the main attraction of the garden, sukiya‐style building, reflecting the islands and trees in its surface. Once, the pond was fed with water from Sumidagawa River, which resulted in subtle changes in the landscape depending on the tide.

Famous stones
These stones were brought here by the Iwasakl family on their own company's steam ship from famous stone areas all over Japan. The main stones placed in the garden are Izu-isoishi,Iyo-seiseki, Ikoma-ishi, Izu -Shikineishi, Sado-akadamaishi,Soshu-Manazuruishi, Bichu-granite, Kamo-maguroishi, Kyoto-Hozukawaishi, Sanuki-granite. A counuless number of stones are used in the garden. including paving stones and the seashore crossing (Isowatari) making it almost like a stone garden.

Isowatari
The seashore crossing has been built from stones placed at intervals at the end of the pond that enables people to walk there. This not only gives visitors a chance to enjoy fishes in the pond, verdant trees reflecting on the surface but also provides them a scene that changes subtly with each step. 

Fujimiyama
The entire hill is covered with azaleas　(tsutsuji, satsuki), giving rise to its another name of "Azalea Hill" (Tsutsuji Yama). It is the tallest and largest artificial hill in the garden. 

Taisho Kinenkan
This museum was originally the funeral hall used at the funeral of Taisho Emperorand later transferred here to the garden. The original building was burnt down during the second world war and rebuilt in 1953 using materials from the funeral shrine of the Empress Teimei. The present museum was completely reconstructed in April,1989.
 

Ryotei
This sukiya‐style building was built to project out onto the pond, giving the garden a uniquely Japanese atmosphere. Ryotei was built by the Iwasaki family to greet the English Marshall Kitchener who visited Japan in l907 as a national guest. The building was completely renovated in 1985. We are struck with admiration up to the present time.

Location　　　　●　Kiyosumi 2-chome, 3-chome、Koto Ward
Inquiry Office　●　Kiyosuml Garden Administration Tel 03-3641-5892
Access　　　　　●　20-min walk from Monzen‐nakacho(Tozai Subway Line)
　　　　　　　　　　10-min walk from Morishita(Toei Shlnjuku Subway Line)
　　　　　　　　　　3-min walk from Kiyosumi‐Teienmae on Toei Bus
Date of opening　●　July 24,1932
　

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